Project Manager, Hexagon Autonomy & Positioning Division

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Project Manager to join a global engineering and manufacturing leader in tech that does cool stuff that matters. Reporting to the Senior Agriculture Engineering Manager, you will work with a talented team of business and technical professionals to lead the planning and execution of a variety of technology products. This could include hardware and/or software development for our Agriculture products in the spaces of GNSS, GPS, Inertial Navigation Systems, Vehicle Navigation, Tractor Steering and Guidance, Precision Agriculture, Perception for Autonomous Tractors, Sensor Fusion and Camera based navigation. Drawing on your high caliber project management (PM) skills and experience, you will also help shape our PM processes and best practices.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

As a Project Manager, responsibilities include:

• Lead product development and/or software development projects forward by directing the project schedule, scope, cost and quality to deliver exceptional products aligned with business needs by using Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning development process
• Effectively collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional development teams to ensure project success
• Ensure project information is disseminated in a timely manner
• Proactively monitor, control, communicate and respond to project issues and risks
• Facilitate and oversee the approvals process for content changes
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with key parties at all organizational levels
• Foster a collaborative team environment within the project team
• Listen to and address team concerns before issues arise and manage conflict
• Prepare regular project status and dashboard updates

Must-Have:

• Proficient in English
• BSc. in Engineering, Geomatics, Computer Science or equivalent
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies
• A minimum of 5 years of combined product development and project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work in a cross functional team
• Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a cohesive working atmosphere
• Able to analyze, communicate and address complex issues independently and/or with the support of project resources
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools like MS Project, Jira, Confluence, MS Excel
• Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities, demands and timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous agriculture/farm experience
• PMP designation
• Knowledge in Agile Project Management
• Hardware development and manufacture
• Embedded software development experience
• Familiarity with GNSS receiver operation and design
• Familiarity with Control Engineering concepts

Key Success Factors:

• Highly organized
• Strong multitasker with keen ability to prioritize
• Leadership skills and ability to influence
• Interpersonal skills

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field. 

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, Veripos, and Antcom.

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com.